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Liam
Strong-willed warrior, protector
Origin
Celtic
Used in
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Popularity
#31 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Liam
Liam is the Irish short form of Uilliam, the Gaelic version of William, from the Germanic 'will' and 'helmet, protection': 'resolute protector'. Once typically Irish, it has become one of the most popular boys' names in the world, topping the charts in the United States and United Kingdom and rising fast in Italy too, for its short, modern, international sound.
Variants around the world
How Liam is said in other languages.
WilliamUilliamGuglielmo
Famous people
- Liam Neeson— actor
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